Elsewhere in the world, terminal/approach is the job for the elite.
Terminal is the top job I agree. Also worth noting that Approach for the main UK airports is integrated into TC in the UK. But just so you are clear
Terminal control IS "Area" control.
Maybe I should try it with the 747 on half mile final with another halfway down the runway!
"Hold position" seldom works on final,
No, but it works on taxiways,aprons even runways. It doesn't work anywhere in an airspace sector.